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Driving the vehicle after it has been
parked on a hill
1. With the gear in P (Park), apply your
brakes and hold the brake pedal down
while you:
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Start your engine.
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Shift into gear.
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Release the parking brake.
2. Slowly remove your foot from the
brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of
the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and
store the chocks.
Maintenance When Towing a
Trailer
Your vehicle needs servicing more
often when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular
attention to include engine oil,
transmission fluid, axle lubricant, and
cooling system fluid. Brake condition
is another important item to frequently
check. If you are trailering, it is a good
idea to review these items before you
start your trip. Do not forget to maintain
your trailer and hitch. Follow the
maintenance schedule that accompanies
your trailer and check it periodically.
Preferably, conduct checking at the start
of each day’s driving. Most importantly,
all hitch nuts and bolts must be tight.
NOTICE
To prevent vehicle damage:
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Due to higher load during trailer use,
overheating may occur on hot days
or during uphill driving. If the coolant
gauge indicates over-heating, switch
off the air conditioner and stop the
vehicle in a safe area to cool down the
engine.
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Do not switch off the engine while the
coolant gauge indicates over-heating.
(Keep the engine idle to cool down
the engine)
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When towing, check transmission
fluid more frequently.
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If your vehicle is not equipped with an
air conditioner, install a condenser fan
to improve the engine performance
when towing a trailer.